Tag: el portal
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The Latest on the Fire in El Portal/Foresta
The fire in Foresta is 19% contained and over 3,000 acres. Take a look at the map.
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Foresta/El Portal Fire Update
Here’s the latests on the fire and a map so you can get an idea of the area.
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Instpicked: Fire!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all our family and friends in El Portal and the fire crews working this fire.
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Instapicked: Helicopter
Not only do the dry conditions make it more hazardous for fires. It also means crews like the one on this helicopter are forced to put themselves at greater risk getting lower into the canyon looking for deep holes from which to pump water to drop on the fire.
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Instapicked: El Portal Fire
Here’s a photo from @brian_jacob_photo on Instagram of the El Portal fire.
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More El Portal Fire Information
Here’s the latest on the fire.
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Photo of the Day: Burning Yosemite by William Loo
You never know what awesome photos you’ll find when you visit the Yosemite Blog Group on Flickr. Take for instance this really cool night shot of the Motor Fire, the Merced River Canyon and the Central Valley by William Loo. Awesome! Thanks for adding your shot to the group pool, William. The Yosemite Blog Flickr…
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Highway 140 Opening Tomorrow – Use Caution
Highway 140 will be open to all traffic starting tomorrow, Tuesday, August 30, at 6 am for eastbound traffic and 6:45 am for westbound traffic. Use extra caution–fire crews and vehicles may be present on the road.
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Motor Fire Update – August 29, 2011
The Motor Fire started August 25, 2011 at approximately 12:30pm on Hwy 140, along the Merced River and near Cedar Lodge.